learning in the kitchen

Homeschooling Blog Hop–Day 4

Learning in the Kitchen

Learning in the kitchen is fun and a great way to teach your children a life skill that they can take with them forever, not to mention learn some math and science that tastes good! I have made many a memory with my children in the kitchen. My oldest who is seventeen, knows how to bake breads, cookies and meals, all from scratch. I don’t think she even realizes how this will benefit her when she is a wife and mom one day…but she will.

Some of my boys like being in the kitchen, too, and love to help. I can’t tell you how much children love to smell homemade goodies coming out of the oven. I thought today, I would share one of our favorite recipes because this is just one more blissful reason homeschooling is so wonderful…enjoy!

Try out these pizza bites of mine, and they will soon become a staple in your home.

These pizza bites are fun, perfect for parties, or anytime. This is made in my mini muffin tins using my favorite pizza dough and sauce. Using mini pepperoni and spicy italian sausage adds a kick…you’ll love these!

Directions:In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir the tomato paste and olive oil together, then stir in the tomato sauce.Add all of the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered for 3 hours, stirring frequently. Add water if sauce gets too thick, but it should reduce down to a thick paste that has enough body to cover a pizza.Makes 3 cups, enough for 2-3 pizzas

In a large mixer bowl, combine the water, yeast, and sugar and stir to combine. Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.Add 2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup oil, and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Continue adding the flour, along with herbs and garlic (I use basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder–just small palm-fulls of each.) 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is srill slightly sticky.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky., 3-5 minutes. Oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 2 tsp. oil.Place the dough in the bowl and turn to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with a towel and set in a warm, draft-free place until nearly doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Divide into 2 equal portions and it’s ready to use!

Notes:

I’ve added herbs and garlic to this crust which gives it lots of flavor. I’ve also tried this with white whole wheat flour if this interests some…it works wonderfully.I like to throw this on my pizza stone fully topped and with a pastry brush and little olive oil, brush the dough with the olive oil–it helps create that crispy crust.Bake at 425 degrees if using a pan…if a stone–I like it hot at 500 degrees

Added toppings:Mini pepperoni bitesGround Italian sausage, sweet or hot, depends on you taste. I used spicy in my recipe. Brown the Italian sausage before assembling.Hand shredded mozzarella. About 3 cups

Assembly:Spray a mini muffin tin with a non-stick spray. Tear off a small piece of dough, roll in the palm of your hand and stretch to line the muffin tin up to the lip, creating the shape of the muffin. Add about a tsp. of pizza sauce, Italian sausage, a small dollop of cheese and the tiny pepperoni.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 12 minutes until golden brown. Pop out of the tins, place on platter and watch them disappear!

We have partnered with 16 of the most inspiring, lovely, and just plain awesome bloggers in the homeschool community to bring you 10 days, 160 posts full of resources for those starting out, burned out or need new ideas.

The idea for this blog hop was modified (aka stolen) from Darcy’s 31 Days to a Better Photo, but that is ok because Amy is her cousin and families are allowed to do such things. Using this idea we hope that many people in the homeschooling cyber-world feel encouraged, inspired and recharged in their own homes.

Be sure to visit these brilliant women in this 10 days adventure between February 7th-18th! We love these ladies and we know you do too.

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Hello, I'm Jenny Penton.
Life Planning Coach for Moms, Artist, Founder of Planner Perfect, and Project Me. I am a small business owner of Designs by Planner Perfect and homeschooling mama to 8 children.

I teach women to write a better story and map out a life they love. I offer eCourses, video and stream live to inspire you to live your best life!
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